Platinum Asset Management co-founder stepping back

Kerr Neilson
KERR NEILSON
Platinum Investment Management Limited - Director
APPOINTMENT
PLATINUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Date: August 2020
Position: Director

Platinum Asset Management co-founder Kerr Neilson will transition from an investment analyst to a continuing role on the organisation's board of directors.

Neilson stepped down from the CEO role at Platinum Investment Management in 2018, continuing on as an investment analyst as well as executive director of Platinum Asset Management.

"The trouble with high performance investing is that it requires total immersion," said Neilson. "It is all consuming of one's time. Working from home has softened me up and caused me to ponder wider social issues.

"Having seen the team grow and mature over the years, I am confident in their ability meet clients' high expectations."

Before his involvement with Platinum Asset Management began in 1994, Neilson was the executive VP of Bankers Trust Australia.

Neilson will be joined on the board by Guy Strapp. Michael Cole, the inaugural chair of Platinum's board, will retire in November after more than 13 years with the organisation.